City Council

Steelton Borough Council Meeting April 21, 2008 The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. by President, Michael Kovach, with the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. In Attendance: Absent: Dennis Heefner MaryJo Szada Jeffrey Wright Lisa Wiedeman-Krosnar Stephen Shaver Michael Kovach Michael Albert Thomas Acri, Mayor David A. Wion, Solicitor Patrick Gehrlein, Secretary Kathleen D. Handley, Assistant Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the November 17, 2003 and April 7, 2008 meetings were presented for approval. On a motion by Mr. Heefner, seconded by Mr. Wright, Council Members present voted unanimously to approve the minutes as presented. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS HELD BETWEEN MEETINGS: Mr. Gehrlein said he had nothing to report at this time. APPROVAL OF SCHEDULES OF BILLINGS, REQUISITIONS AND CHANGE ORDERS AS PRESENTED: On a motion made by Mr. Heefner, seconded by Mr. Wright, Council Members present voted unanimously to approve the schedules as presented. APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Community Development Finance Fire and Ambulance Personnel Police Public Works Code Enforcement -1-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting April 21, 2008 On a motion made by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Heefner, Council Members present unanimously voted to accept all reports as presented. PUBLIC COMMENT: Agenda Items Only There were no comments. COMMUNICATIONS: Lisa Myers: Boyer & Ritter, Certified Public Accountants – Letter informing Council of the new policies and procedures being used during all audits per their Regulations. There were no comments. Susan Kline; Executive Director Steelton Senior Center – Letter to Council pertaining to her previously submitted resignation letter effective April 30, 2008. In response to Borough Council’s request, Ms. Kline informed them that she would be willing to withdraw her resignation and remain in the position of Director of the Steelton Senior Center in light of the current consideration to merge with another Senior Center. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Heefner, Council Members present unanimously voted to accept the revocation of Ms. Kline’s resignation as director of the Steelton Senior Center. Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission – Letter pertaining to the Respondent and Complainant Agreement reached between Oliver W. Evans and Steelton Borough RE: Handicapped Parking space at 230 Jefferson Street. Mr. Wion stated that this matter was pre-settled. There was no intentional discrimination. Mr. Evans’ application was not accepted due to available off-street parking on the property. Council signed the agreement with the Human Relations Commission and Mr. Evans will receive a handicapped parking space. Madlyn L. Hanes; Penn State Harrisburg – Certification presented to Daniel P. Scheitrum for completing the Distribution Components Workshop on April 10, 2008. On a motion made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Shaver, Council Members present unanimously voted to have this letter placed in Mr. Scheitrum’s personnel file. -2-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting April 21, 2008 W. Ronald Smeal; Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers – Letter recognizing the efforts of Sergeant John King during the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Monitoring Visit on April 8, 2008. On a motion made by Mr. Heefner, seconded by Mr. Wright, Council Members present unanimously voted to have this letter placed in Sergeant King’s personnel file. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There were no comments. NEW BUSINESS: Resolution 2008-R-8 – Resolution Approving revised deposit accounts with Citizens Bank On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2008-R-8, as presented. Resolution 2008-R-9 – Resolution Approving revised deposit accounts with Commerce Bank. On a motion made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Shaver, Council Members present unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2008-R-9, as presented. Resolution 2008-R-10 – Resolution Approving a Special Purpose Parking Space for Paula and Oliver Evans at 230 Jefferson Street. Mr. Albert asked if this Resolution was for two separate spaces. Per Mr. Wion, this is for one space for two people to use. On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Wright, Council Members present unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2008-R-10, as presented. Resolution 2008-R-11 – Resolution declaring the Borough of Steelton’s intent to follow the procedures for the disposition of records as set forth by the Retention and Disposition Schedule for Records of Pennsylvania Municipalities 1993. On a motion made by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2008-R-11, as presented. -3-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting April 21, 2008 OTHER BUSINESS: Patrick Gehrlein – Informing Council that there will be a public meeting with HRG Representatives on May 7, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Gehrlein encouraged Council to attend and ask any questions they may have. Mayor Thomas Acri – Asked if the Special Purpose Parking Space for Mr. Beaden will be approved due to the condition of his wife’s health. Mr. Gehrlein stated that as of April 7, 2008, all applications have been frozen; however, Mr. Beaden’s application, which was received prior to that date, will be presented to Council for their consideration at the next Council Meeting. Chief Ken Lenker – Asked if Special Purpose Parking Space signs will be changed to show individuals’ names. Mr. Wion stated no. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Mr. Powell – 321 Lebanon Street – Mr. Powell voiced his complaint that the Adams Street houses have been vacant for a year and are an eyesore. He also wanted to know if the Steelton Senior Center will be closing. Mr. Gehrlein said a demolition crew will be on site within 7 days to begin work on the Adams Street houses. Also, Mr. Gehrlein stated that there has been discussion about a merger with another center. However, the Senior Center will not be closing its doors. Ms. Pauline Douglass – Ms. Douglass voiced her complaint that there is no parking on her block. She also stated that there are about 50 or 60 cats in her neighborhood and wanted to know if there is anything that can be done. Lastly, she notified Council Members of a Bake Sale at the Fire House tomorrow. She invited everyone to stop by. Mr. Heefner said the Borough paid money to the Humane Society. Mr. Shaver added that a contractual agreement was paid and the Borough will have to pay a nominal fee each time a cat is dropped off. COUNCIL’S CONCERNS: Mr. Albert – Congratulated Chief Lenker and Mr. Gehrlein on a job well done with the Senator Barack Obama visit. -4-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting April 21, 2008 Mr. Shaver – Requested an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. Mr. Wright – Had no comment Mr. Heefner – Had no comment. Mayor Acri – Reminded everyone of the May 10th Parade and Veterans Park Ceremony. Mr. Kovach – Thanked Chief Lenker and Mr. Conjar for their assistance with the situation in East End with PP&L. He also thanked Ms. Sylvie Zell for her work on the properties near the Locust Street steps. He stated that Mr. Chambers will make a hole through the wall to handle the lighting. Lastly, he stated that the progress at Veterans Park looks very nice. Mr. Gehrlein – Had no comment. Mrs. Jennifer Brown-Sweeney – Presented a plaque from Keystone Residents for Steelton Borough hosting the Hot & Spicy Festival last year. She stated that they look forward to working with us again this year. Chief Lenker – Stated that Pennsylvania Petroleum donated $450,000 worth of landscaping and $2500 worth of stones for the shooting range. He requested that a thank you letter be sent to all the companies that made donations to the project. Mr. Shaver also would like Council to consider getting a plaque for the range, as well as the PA Petroleum office to show the Borough’s gratitude. On motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert, the meeting recessed into an executive session to discuss personnel matters at 6:58 p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 7:23 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business before Council, on motion by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Albert, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________ ________________________________ Kathleen D. Handley Dennise Hill Assistant Secretary Executive Administrative Assistant -5-